Ordinances

An ordinance is a law passed by the city council to protect all citizensOrdinances for the City of Wells may be found below. 

If you have any questions regarding a particular ordinance, please call City Hall and we will be happy to help you.

City ordinances are established by our city council, they are not state laws and can only be enforced by our police department. The city expects each citizen to abide by these ordinances without the city having to enforce them because it's the right thing to do. 

Frequently Asked Questions

May I burn trash and leaves inside the city limits?

Burning trash is prohibited but burning leaves and brush is allowed as long as the county is not under a burn ban. See city ordinance for more information.